Honestly with how detached from the story the weapons and armor are, it would've made as much sense to put that behind the Doman Enclave and put the Gil grinding in Eureka where you fund the expedition and then have to go on a personal quest every other landmark. Story probably would've been better too as I adore the shticks they put in the Enclave.

And now I'm sad we didn't get it. Because I really wouldn't mind grinding for Doma.